Two volumes of light – one warm and one cool – one projected to the expansive horizon and one toward the canopy of the desert sky. Inspired by John Van Dyke’s ruminations on the phenomena of desert light specifically “colored air” and “reflected light” in his 1907 book titled “The Desert – Further Studies in Natural Appearances.”Read the rest of this article @ Archinect »

Although its nested a short drive from the Portuguese shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the Villa Além in Alentejo feels worlds removed from any body of water. There’s a certain dry charm about the home, which was designed by local architect Valerio Olgiati, and Olgati concedes that this idea of displacement was key in the blueprints.Read the rest of this article @ Hypebeast »

Located along the prestigious Trousdale Ridgeline, the Carla Ridge Residence is a sprawling 24,424-square-foot contemporary home with spectacular views of Beverley Hills and all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The luxurious two-story residence has all the amenities you could ask for, include a two-story waterfall, interior courtyard, 12-seat screening room, billiard room, cigar lounge, gym, and a steam room.Read the rest of this article @ Hypebeast »

This home on a golf course complex in Belas on the outskirts of Lisbon consists of five smaller houses connected by interior passages. Designed by CHP Arquitectos, the residence is located on one of many plots of land dotted around the course.Read the rest of this article @ Dezeen »

Architecture practice SCEG designed this family house on the island of Nosy Be, Madagascar’s busiest tourist destination, drawing inspiration from its breathtaking tropical surroundings. Named after a nautical term that means ‘travelling with open sails’, the house has a large slanted straw roof with triangular openings, which indeed are reminiscent of the sails of a yacht.Read the rest of this article @ Yatzer »

Dark brick cladding contrasts with the pale wood and plasterboard interior of this house in Oslo by local architecture office Narud Stokke Wiig. Villa Wot was designed by Narud Stokke Wiig for a family of five and built in the backyard of an existing property that has been in the family for generations.Read the rest of this article @ Dezeen »

Layers of White is a stunning private residence located in Tel Aviv that was designed by local design firm Pitsou Kedem Architects. Sprawling over 500 square meters, the penthouse was constructed around a central motif that effectively splits the space into two sections, with one serving as the living quarters while the other hosts the spacious living room and kitchen.Read the rest of this article @ Hypebeast »

These renders by London architect James Whitaker depict a proposal for a low-cost studio space in Germany comprising a cluster of shipping containers, which are arranged to direct sunlight into the interior at different times of day.Read the rest of this article @ Dezeen »